YAGT: So, which to choose.... 30-06 or 7mm Mauser

[Shockwave]

Which caliber would you choose for hunting in North America. I like the 7mm as its a touch bigger bullet, but the 30-06 is the de facto hunting round in North America. Also, it has a much high FPS as well as a much better selection of ammunition and flatter trajectory.
So, which would you choose?

 

[Sukhoi]

You mean 8mm?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

30-06, and no poll = you suck

- M4H

 

[Shockwave]

Originally posted by: Sukhoi
You mean 8mm?

7x57. I believe thats what it is, it MAY be a 8 or 6.5mm, not actually sure. Its at a gunsmith now to confirm. I dont read German, and wasnt about to do a trial and error to find the true caliber. As of now I assume 7x57. If its 8mm I may keep it, but if its 7 I may go to 30-06. Looking for other opinions.

 

[Howard]

Isn't the 30-06 more common?

 

[Sukhoi]

Well if it's a regular K98 it's almost certainly 7.92x57.

 

[Cable God]

actually, a 7mm bullet = .284", a 30-06 is .308". Given a choice, I would go with the 7x57 over the '06 for medium sized game (deer, antelope, etc.).

 

[Shockwave]

Originally posted by: Howard
Isn't the 30-06 more common?

Yep. And from what I can tell has a better trajectory too. Which is why I'm thinking of getting it sized to a 30-06.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Knife.. drop down from a tree onto your prey.

 

[Shockwave]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Knife.. drop down from a tree onto your prey.

I missed the knife training class offered by Arnold so I may have to forego this technique.....